From being a niche product only a few years ago, many people now view electric vehicles as the future (or even the saviour!) of the automotive industry. Numerous vehicle manufacturers already offer hybrid electric vehicles and many have plans to introduce battery electric vehicles. Governments around the world are investing money to support development efforts. This report quantifies the opportunity for automotive systems and semiconductor manufacturers in hybrid and battery electric vehicle powertrains. It was compiled after extensive research and industry consultation by two senior analysts working for over 6 months on the subject. 
 
Some of the features of the report are:

• Dedicated chapter on the market for electric vehicles which shows forecasts for different electric vehicle types by region, alternative forecast scenarios, market shares and profiles of electric vehicle manufacturers.
• Dedicated chapter on the market for systems used in electric vehicles including batteries, motor/generators, inverters, DC/DC converters and electric air conditioning compressors.
• Dedicated chapter on semiconductors used in electric vehicle powertrains which shows the market for a range of different semiconductor types by system.
• All tables accompanied by narrative explaining trends and assumptions.
• Data complied from primary research with vehicle manufacturers, system suppliers, semiconductor suppliers, suppliers of electric vehicle infrastructure and electricity generation companies.
• Base year data for 2008 and 2009 and forecasts out to 2020.

In summary, this report provides management, marketing, development and technical executives with the most comprehensive analysis available on the emerging and fast moving market for systems and semiconductors used in electric vehicles.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 - Introduction, Scope and Methodology

Chapter 2 - Background to the Market for Electric Vehicles

2.1  Different Types of Electric Vehicle
2.2  Barriers Inhibiting Widespread Adoption of Electric Vehicles
2.3  Other Survey Questions

Chapter 3 - World Production of Electric Vehicles

3.0  Introduction
3.1  World Light Vehicle Production Volumes
3.2  Forecast Assumptions
3.3  World Production of Electric Vehicles
3.4  Hybrid Electric Vehicles
3.5  Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
3.6  Battery Electric Vehicles
3.7  Hydrogen Vehicles
3.8  Forecast Uncertainties
3.9  Other Forecast Outcomes

Chapter 4 – The Competitive Environment

4.0  Introduction
4.1  Market Shares

Chapter 5 - The World Market for Systems in Electric Vehicles

5.0  Introduction
5.1  Batteries
5.2  Motor/Generators
5.3  MG Inverters and Inverter-Converter Units
5.4  DC/DC Converters
5.5  Electric Air Conditioning Compressors
5.6  Power Inlet AC/DC Power Supplies
5.7  Other Systems
5.8  Typical Voltage and Power Rating Ranges

Chapter 6 - The World Market for Semiconductors in Electric Vehicles

6.0  Introduction
6.1  Important Scope Considerations
6.2  World Market for Semiconductors in EV Drivetrain Systems
6.3  Battery Management System (BMS)
6.4  Motor-Generator Inverter
6.5  Inverter for Air Conditioning (A/C) System
6.6  DC/DC Converter
6.7  AC/DC Power Supply
6.8  Powertrain Control Unit and Other Sub-Systems

Appendix 1 - Summary of Legislation on Emissions and Fuel Economy

Appendix 2 – List of Tables & Figures